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The Midnight Library
- Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
What if you could try out all the lives you could have lived and pick one? Would you choose differently?
'Between life and death there is a library,' she said. 'And within that library, the shelves go on for ever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices. Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?'
Thirty-four-year-old Nora's life could be better. She's lonely, single and has just lost her job. Her cat dying feels like the last straw. What else is there to live for? Then she finds a library between life and death where she gets to try all the other lives she could have lived.
The Midnight Library is a gloriously relatable novel about life, death and the in-between. It is about finding hope, playing chess, dumping regrets and picking the right people around you.
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- 19-12-2020
Bored
What could have been a good story became dull and tedious by the amount of prattling on and lack of depth. I guessed the end well before reaching it and I didn’t enjoy the journey getting there.
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- Justine
- 20-08-2020
Didn’t want it to end!
I loved this, Matt Haig at his absolute best. Makes you think (as usual) and full of his trademark honesty and ultimate hope. Fantastic narration too.
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- KJ
- 17-12-2020
Fell flat
Not sure what the fuss is about. Average, slightly long-winded story. I was eager for it to end.
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- S. Parker
- 12-12-2020
My favourite book of 2020
Having experienced depression this book has served both as a masterpiece of fiction but also self help. It is exquisitely written too. No other book of 2020 has come close to it for me. I listened over two days whereas usually an audiobook might take weeks. I just couldn’t stop listening.
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- Anne
- 09-09-2020
Loved it
An idea we've all thought about, beautifully manifested through a simple story, with an endearing protagonist and science and philosophy woven gently through. Carey Mulligan's narration is brilliant.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-09-2020
Novel concept
Loved the Midnight Library.....
A timely reminder of the importance of appreciating exactly where we are, right now, today.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-04-2021
Most enjoyable
I really enjoyed the message that this story delivers - a good story with a good sentiment and enjoyed the style of the storytelling also.
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- krispyp
- 04-04-2021
Awesome novel and great narrator.
loved this book and finished within a couple of days. lots to think about - this could be a great movie
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-03-2021
Do you question life?
Superbly written by Matt Haigh, suberbly narrated by Carey Mulligan. For all those who question the meaning and significance in their lives, and who struggle to live in the moment. Read it!
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- Anonymous User
- 26-03-2021
SUPERB!!! book, wonderful story
The best book I've listened to for ages. A book about life and how to control your regrets. It was well paced and had so much depth to the story and the meaning within. Just wonderful and I was very sad to finish such a wonderful book.
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- J E Law
- 25-02-2021
Laugh, cry, read this book!
Really enjoyed this book and the concept of exploring the regrets people have in their life. One of those books that stays in your head long after the final chapter. It’s dark, but funny, sad, but joyful. I couldn’t stop listening it’s compelling. Made me laugh and cry all at once.
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- northernlass
- 30-01-2021
Couldn't stop listening
I loved the idea of the midnight library. It captured me and i was hooked.
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- Elle
- 19-01-2021
Beautiful read
It was easy to anticipate much of the storyline, but in this case that didn't take anything away from the experience.
Carey Mulligan was flawless except for her Newfoundland pronunciation.
Matt Haig is fast becoming one of my favourite authors in both adult and children's fiction. His style is imaginative yet grounded in a wonderful fashion.
I would recommend this book to anyone.
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- Grace
- 17-01-2021
Loved it
Interesting, imaginative, meaningful and gently intriguing.
Carey Mulligan's narration is exquisite, brilliant,
Audible needs more talented narrators like Carey Mulligan, it makes all the difference.
Highly recommended .
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- fiona
- 01-01-2021
Beautiful read
I am sorry I waited so long to read it, loved it !! Would highly recommend
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- Anonymous User
- 27-12-2020
easy listening
maybe it was the expectation created around the book, but I didn't think it was brillient. It was entertaining, so happy to give it a 4. The narration was extremely good
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- Barry McWilliams
- 12-12-2020
Loved the story, lukewarm about the ending.
The book felt exciting & compelling, but the ending felt a bit pat. It was the „nice, expected“ ending. I guess I wanted something more surprising.
I enjoyed the time I spent listening to it.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-10-2020
An interesting and meaningful book
Thoroughly enjoyed every second, couldn’t put the book down- highly recommended, Althpughly NOT for children,
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-10-2020
One of the best books I've ever read.
This book is absolutely wonderful. It shook me awake. It made me cry. It reminded me why I'm happy to be alive. (And Carey Mulligan's narration is PERFECT.)
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- Lauren
- 12-04-2021
not as expected
this book was not what I expected, but it was truly a delight.
the dark depths were so detailed that it felt like the author may have experienced such feeling themselves at some point in their life.
the ending was wonderful and the life lessons were lovely and refreshing.
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- Joan
- 04-09-2020
Fantasy may be hard to take if you’re depressed
Please scroll through all of the many reviews on here as there are mixed feelings about this one.
Carey Mulligan is a superb narrator and really enhanced the book.
It seemed more like a young adult read, simplistic and aimed at a young teenage audience perhaps?
If you are positive and value life then you may enjoy the premise of this story and get hope and strength from its message.
If you are struggling and finding life incredibly challenging you may be brought down by the simplistic fantasy and feel bad about yourself because life is not easy.
Matt Haig has his own mental health struggles and I get why he wrote this book, but it won’t be for everyone.
I know this will be made into a film, it is ripe for a Christmas blockbuster.
Most reviewers absolutely love this story, some find it too sickly sweet or are bored with the daft fantasy. Some people will despair that their lives don’t match up.
I am a mixture of all of the above!! Glad I heard it but wouldn’t want to listen again and not happy about the way it was written but realise that it will make a lot of people happy.
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- Chris Cunningham
- 15-08-2020
A touching look at depression and regret.
Matt Haig writes beautifully - I didn’t realise how touched I would be by this book. Throughout I found myself considering my own choices - not my past regrets, but the decisions I can make from this point forwards. Carey’s narration is outstanding - a well suited pick.
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- Michelle Shepherd
- 14-08-2020
Delightful and exciting
Purchased this the day it was released and have just finished it. I loved it. Carey Mulligan narrates with great empathy and keeps you enthralled. Who hasnt wondered how their lives would have turned out if they'd made other decisions. This book allows the main character, Nora to see how her life would have turned out if she had said yes, or chose a different path. Worth a listen.
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- Vee
- 16-08-2020
Beautiful story, well read
Such a great idea, well executed and a really wonderful story that flows well and kept me hooked. Matt Haig writes with humour and sadness in equal measure and his core beliefs shine through in this lovely tale. The importance of kindness, love, caring about the planet and not comparing yourself to others. It is read beautifully by Carey. I needed this story, thank you!
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- rosie123
- 02-09-2020
Overly sentimental and became tedious.
Basically, the story went on far too long. Each life was unnecessarily detailed and often trite. The basic idea was excellent and with heavy editing would have been far more enjoyable. Sadly, the ending was entirely predictable and disappointing, although with tighter and less cloyingly sentimental writing, would have been better.
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- Miss Natasha GM Williams
- 15-08-2020
Brilliant and interesting.
Interesting look at depression and the regrets we all have. The story takes you on a brilliant journey of Nora’s self discovery through many life times. I found it uplifting and powerful, as someone who struggles with her own mental health the ending was empowering.
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- Mrs R G
- 18-08-2020
wonderful
I listened on audible and the narrator was excellent! A lovely tale to make you think about your regrets. Very early on I knew where this book would go but that possibly comes from being a huge Matt Haig fan. It didn’t detract from the story at all and I loved the journey of the protagonist. I feel he really poured himself into this book because it’s beautiful and so delicate in its construction.
Choose this, everyone can and should enjoy it. I’ve recommended it already!
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- The Curator
- 29-09-2020
An excellent but difficult read if you aren’t perfect.
Disclaimer I only got to Chapter 15 but I couldn’t go on. The book is very well written and a fascinating concept but it just bit too close to the bone for me. The idea that one can change lives and get rid of regrets just had me overthinking my own life and what I would change. This alone made suicide sound quite a good idea (in theory! I’m not about to try it) and in the end it just made me too uncomfortable to continue.
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- Kat S
- 15-08-2020
Finished Too Quickly
I really enjoyed this book, so much so I couldn't stop listening to it and I finished it too soon. Cary Mulligan's narration was excellent and perfect for Norma's voice and the concept of the book was brilliant.
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- janey
- 18-08-2020
worth listening to for the narration alone
I took a chance on this book and loved the narration. interesting story, no real surprises or depth and a bit cheesy at the end, however, i thoroughly enjoyed this book and I don't think you will regret listening to it.
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